Thursday, August 28, 2008

Cellphone Safety Tips

1. Use your phone's security lock code , if it has one.
2. Disable bluetooth , if not in use.
3. Always use a mobile hanging ribbon/thread/strip for safety.
4. Install Anti-virus Software.
5. Always use a mobile hanging ribbon/thread/strip for safety.
6. Record details of your electronic serial number (ESN) of your CDM phone.
7. Consider separate Insurance.
8. GSM phoneshave a unique IMEI number.
9. Properly mark your phone with your postcode and House No. to help police identify stolen ones.
10. Enable the on the handset.
11. Only unlock the phone when you need to use it.
12. Never buy a phone unless you know the seller is the owner, can they produce the original packaging or a receipt?
13. Don’t give your Mobile Phoneto strangers on the pretext of emergency situation. They may slip away with your mobile handset.
14. Report a lost or stolen phone to the police immediately and insist for an acknowledgment.
15. Inform your Service Provider if your phone is stolen or lost.
16. Keep your phone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use. Don’t attract attention to your phone when you are carrying or using it in the street.
17. Don't leave your mobile unattended.
18. Keep windows/doors of your car closed, when you are talking on mobile phone. Do not use mobile phone while driving.
19. While driving, never keep your cellphone on the dashboard.
20. Subscribe to a Mobile Tracking Service available in the Mobile Market(If it is supported on your handset).
21. Extra vigilance can produce results. You are less likely to become a victim if you are aware of your surroundings.

2 comments:

Cora Bullock said...

These tips are actually true and very applicable in today's trend. The world has become a dangerous place and luxuries such as cellphones are the prime targets of people with ill intent. People should be extra careful with their mobile phones.

Prajnith said...

Yes and now hackers are targeting smartphones as they can get access to many of our information though cell phones as we do lots of our online activity though our cell phone .

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